Cap Sicié via Notre-Dame du Mai

This circular route allows you to enjoy the sumptuous landscapes from Cap Sicié to Notre-Dame du Mai without having to retrace your steps. It starts near a cistern where there is plenty of parking space. Please note that part of the route can be quite slippery, so do not do this hike after rain.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.53 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 299 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 304 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 355 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 102 m

Description of the walk

Follow the D2816 and park in the car park next to a firefighting water tank. There are plenty of spaces.

(S/E) Take the access road for about 100 metres, then follow the path on the left. You will reach a crossroads at the top of the hill.

(1) Continue in the same direction. The descent is quite steep and slippery, so it is not recommended after rain. Join a track.

(2) Turn left, continue along the path and ignore a path branching off to the left further on.

(3) Take the next path on the left, which leads to the coastal path. Follow this path, turning left again. You will soon reach a three-way junction.

(4) This fork offers a choice. The upper path on the left is shorter and safer, while the lower path on the right is normally prohibited, but many people use it anyway. It is more difficult and dangerous. Turn left and keep heading east, ignoring the numerous paths branching off on either side. Pass the antenna and join the Notre-Dame du Mai trail.

(5) Continue to the right to reach the Notre-Dame du Mai Chapel.

(6) This chapel is open every day in May and on Sundays the rest of the year. The view of the sea and all the surrounding towns is breathtaking. Return to the fork.

(5) Follow the track to the right and take the left turn at the antennas.

(7) Leave the track by taking a small, fairly steep stony path on the left leading to the D2816.

(8) Cross carefully and rejoin the path opposite. Continue straight ahead, staying more or less parallel to the D2816, and return to the cistern car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 126 m - Cistern, car park
  2. 1 : km 0.37 - alt. 181 m - Top of the hill
  3. 2 : km 0.67 - alt. 104 m - Track
  4. 3 : km 1.28 - alt. 113 m - Path on the left
  5. 4 : km 1.75 - alt. 172 m - Junction, on the left
  6. 5 : km 3.32 - alt. 324 m - Fork in the road. Return to the chapel.
  7. 6 : km 3.49 - alt. 353 m - Chapelle Notre-Dame du Mai
  8. 7 : km 3.86 - alt. 301 m - Leave the track and take the path on the left.
  9. 8 : km 4.71 - alt. 158 m - D2816
  10. S/E : km 5.53 - alt. 126 m - Cistern, car park

Notes

(S/E) The access road to the car park is closed in summer due to the risk of fire. This hike is therefore recommended in spring or autumn.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 11 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
pierre.daude
pierre.daude

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 27, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Stunning views, a lovely shaded route, but watch out for mountain bikes on the descent, s

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plovier
plovier

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 24, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Starting from Le Brusc, take the path up to the large pine tree (or you can park further up at the Gardiole car park)
This adds about 1½ hours to the walk, and you rejoin the circular path at point 2. Return via the same coastal path (which runs between the villas) once the circular path is complete.
It’s a shame we can no longer walk along the coastal path (point 4), but the diversion is clearly signposted
Thank you for this discovery

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bellemarie
bellemarie

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 10, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk with stunning views. As we’re not from the area, we really enjoyed it.
Although the small path at the start wasn’t very easy to find as there were lots of branches and fallen trees.

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estellej
estellej

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 30, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike with magnificent views. It climbs in places but is not difficult. We did it in December, on a day when the mistral wind was blowing, so it's best to be equipped for the cold as some areas are really exposed. The hike is marked all the way along.

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User 10131328
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 03, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A magnificent hike with beautiful, varied landscapes of forests and cliffside corniches. However, it is not that easy. It is short, but halfway through the walk, you leave the coastal path and climb a steep path with steps 50 cm high. Parents should be careful with children as the ravines are not protected and can be dangerous. Do not do this walk after rain either. Otherwise, I recommend it as it is magnificent, with breathtaking views. Enjoy your walk.

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castellas
castellas

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Well marked and moderately difficult

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KrisR
KrisR

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant hike with magnificent views. To be honest, we found that some of the signs were unclear, especially at the beginning, but if you follow the route, there's no problem and you can fully enjoy the scenery between the sea and the forest. You frequently come across trail runners on the route. There are fewer stones than on other hikes in the region, which is a plus.

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GG83
GG83

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Done in good time with children (aged 5); very enjoyable trip; return from Notre Dame du Mai a little sad but completes the circular route.

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servane22
servane22

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very varied hike, with views of the sea on one side and the forest on the other. There are two steep climbs (at the start and in the middle). The explanations are very clear. I would happily do it again!

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caroline.mayaudon@gmail.com
caroline.mayaudon@gmail.com
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The sky was particularly clear, with a beautiful 360° view from ND du Mai. Thank you.

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Andy83
Andy83

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant short walk

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